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Emirates Coin Investment Becomes First Firm to Receive Virtual Asset License from UAE’s SCA
Emirates Coin Investment LLC (EmCoin) has officially become the first company in the United Arab Emirates to secure a license for virtual asset services from the Securities and Commodities Authority (...
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Abu Dhabi Global Market Reports Strong Q1 2025, Reinforces Its Role as Global Hub for Digital Assets
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre of the UAE capital, has posted strong growth across key performance indicators in the first quarter of 2025, highlighting its growing...
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Saudi Arabia’s Subtle Bitcoin Bet Is Hiding in Plain Sight
In a development that could reshape perceptions of institutional crypto adoption, the Saudi Central Bank has revealed its ownership of shares in MicroStrategy, the U.S. firm renowned for holding more ...
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VARA Unveils Updated Rulebooks to Enhance Oversight and Market Integrity in VA Sector
In a new development toward reinforcing investor protection and market stability, the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has released Version 2.0 of its activity-based Rulebooks.
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BitOasis Launches in Bahrain, Expands Regional Footprint with CoinDCX Backing
BitOasis, the leading virtual asset trading platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has officially launched its operations in Bahrain, further establishing itself as the region’s most t...
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Abu Dhabi Launches Ambitious Quantum-Resistant Blockchain Program in Partnership with Agile Dynamics
Abu Dhabi is embarking on a pioneering journey to build a sovereign, quantum-resistant blockchain infrastructure, marking a major step towards fortifying its digital economy and cementing its role as ...
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Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Tahnoon Meets Top White House Adviser to Discuss Tech Partnerships Ahead of Trump’s UAE Visit
Abu Dhabi’s Deputy Ruler and UAE National Security Adviser, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, recently met with David Sacks, a leading White House adviser on cryptocurrency and artificial intellig...
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HashKey Secures Dubai VASP License, Expands Digital Asset Services into MENA
HashKey Group, a prominent digital asset financial services provider in Asia Pacific, has officially entered the UAE market after receiving a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from Dubaiâ€...
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Digital Asset Trading and Custody Platform BurjX Secures IPA from ADGM
The Middle East’s crypto evolution is accelerating. BurjX, a UAE-based digital asset brokerage, has announced it has received In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Financial Services Regulatory Autho...
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UAE to Introduce Artificial Intelligence in School Curricula from Kindergarten to Grade 12
In a landmark move to future-proof its education system, the United Arab Emirates has announced the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the national curriculum across all public schoolsâ€...
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